Design and Prototyping

Turning Ideas Into Precision-Engineered Reality

At MAAS, design and prototyping aren’t just steps in a process—they're where innovation and manufacturability meet. We work with companies at every stage of product development, from first concepts to production-ready parts. Whether you’re a start-up with an idea, or an established manufacturer improving an existing solution, we offer practical engineering insight to help you design smarter, faster, and with greater confidence. Our in-house design capabilities are backed by decades of real-world machining knowledge, which means we don’t just make things look good—we make sure they work in practice and are ready for manufacture from day one. It’s this hands-on, collaborative approach that has made us a trusted partner to some of Ireland’s most respected medtech, pharma, and automation companies.

 

Design Support

We work with your team to refine concepts, troubleshoot designs, and ensure your product is suitable for the real-world demands of production. Our engineers can join the process at any stage—from initial brainstorming to reviewing tolerances before manufacturing.

  • 3D CAD part and assembly design

  • Drafting of manufacturing drawings

  • Reverse engineering

  • Support with tolerance stack-ups and material selection

 
Activities
  • 2D drafting (full engineering and component drawings)
  • 3D modelling (fully rendered parts and assemblies)
  • 3D exploded views
  • Redesign for high volume production
File Handling

Stl, parasolid, step, iges, ProE, dwg, dxf, pdf.

 

Material Selection

We offer our clients help in specifying material selection and have experience in the following:

  • Engineering/performance plastics
  • PEEK, PMMA, PTFE, PC, POM, PA66 and more
  • Standard and high-grade metal alloys
  • Materials, finishes and protective coatings
 
Prototyping and Rapid Prototyping

When it comes to prototypes, speed, accuracy, and feedback are everything. At MAAS, we combine precision CNC machining with deep experience in rapid iteration to get high-quality prototypes into your hands quickly—so you can evaluate, test, and improve without delays. Whether you’re exploring functional fit, refining the design, or preparing for clinical or production validation, our team ensures every part meets spec and performs like it should.

  • Prototypes for design evaluation

  • Functional or fit-for-use parts

  • Low-volume production runs

  • First-off components and design freeze samples

  • Prototyping for regulatory evaluation (e.g., Design Freeze / Process Validation samples)

 

Ready to Move from Idea to Execution?

Our design and prototyping services are built to reduce friction, speed up development, and make complex projects easier to manage. If you’re ready to get your product moving—or just want a second pair of expert eyes on your design—we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us at sales@maas.ie or call +353 21 4875 133 to start the conversation.